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The Gulfport Fire Department wants to keep you and your family safe. After receiving a $25,000 grant from Home Depot, the Gulfport Fire Department’s fire prevention team is now…
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The Gulfport Fire Department wants to keep you and your family safe. After receiving a $25,000 grant from Home Depot, the Gulfport Fire Department’s fire prevention team is now…
A Gulfport family survives a house fire over the weekend – thanks to their smoke alarm. Harrison County Fire Rescue received a call at 2:30…
With the temperature dropping along the Coast, the use of in-home fireplaces and space heaters is on the rise, which can cause severe problems if not…
Many people's favorite spot in the house in the cold seasons is the fireplace, but when it comes to one, maintenance is important. After several uses of…
Are you an animal lover and want to ensure your pet is safe? We have some tips on how to keep your furry friend safe in case of…
Up until this week, it hasn’t really felt like winter, but now that temperatures have taken a dive, a lot of families are doing what they can to stay warm,…
Now is a good time to talk about fire safety during the holiday season. It’s time once again to drag your artificial tree out of storage or head to…
When it gets cold like this and we think of fires, it’s usually about how to light one in our fire places, but when the temperature drops, potential fire hazards go up. In a matter of seconds, a space heater can go from warming up your house to burning it down. Biloxi Fire Deputy Chief […]
Thanksgiving is a time to gather loved ones and enjoy a good meal. However, preparing that meal can be dangerous if you’re not careful. That’s why the Gulfport Fire Department held a turkey cooking demonstration. Their goal…
For a holiday revolving around food, it’s one of the riskiest times for kitchen fires. Before your holiday fun goes up in flames, make sure you keep some safety tips in mind. Always make sure that the turkey is completely…
Holiday season wouldn’t be complete without the food, but be mindful. Thanksgiving is the peak for home cooking fires. To prevent the worst from happening just follow some simple cooking procedures such as not leaving the kitchen while cooking or…
The American Red Cross needs your help! They are looking for volunteers to help canvas neighborhoods in Biloxi. This is all a part of the Red Cross’s new campaign called ‘Sound the Alarm.’ Volunteers are needed to help install fire…
The American Red Cross needs your help! They are looking for volunteers to help canvass neighborhoods in Biloxi. This is all a part of the Red Cross's new campaign called "Sound the Alarm." Volunteers are needed to help install fire…
Governor Phil Bryant signed a proclamation initiating a statewide burn ban, effective immediately. Since this ban is in place until further notice fire experts want you to take this time to brush up on controlled burning safety.
It’s still hot, but when cold weather makes its way to the area, fire prevention experts say now is a good time to make sure your home is safe. Fire protection devices like a smoke alarm will automatically detect and…
The Harrison County Board of Supervisors approved the county’s budget for fiscal year 2020 earlier this week and with the new budget comes improvements for fire safety in the county. Harrison County’s fire services will see an increase in its…
You can almost smell the grilled hot dogs and fireworks as we are getting very close to the Fourth of July. So, as we approach our nation’s birthday, fire safety should also be on our minds. Gulfport Fire Department says…
A Coast fire department is offering a free service to ensure that your home is protected in case of a fire. The Biloxi Fire Department is offering free fire alarm checks for residents. All you have to do is call…
The Biloxi Fire Department debuted new technology for their fire boat. The Flir System was recently installed for Biloxi’s newest boat the Serena G. The Flir is a state-of-the-art sonar system that can detect heat signatures. The system can read…
Some South Mississippi firefighters are learning one of the latest approaches in trying to save lives thanks to the Air National Guard Base in Gulfport. The Combat Readiness Training Center Fire Department is conducting on-going training for the Harrison County…
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, but there are some fire safety measures you should know leading up to Christmas. Biloxi fire officials say to make sure you are watering your tree regularly so it doesn’t dry out.…
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving and that means a lot of time to spend with family and friends and delicious food, but it also means a lot of fires. News 25 spoke with Gulfport Fire Chief Mike Beyerstedt who says Thanksgiving Day…
Today kids at Popps Ferry Elementary in Biloxi learned all about how to prevent forest fires from the one and only Smokey the Bear! The National Forestry Department spoke with students about important fire safety like how to put out…
The Biloxi Fire Department now has a truck that can deliver breathing air to firefighters at fire scenes. News 25’s Caroline Eaker joins us with Biloxi Fire Chief Joe Boney to give us a look around the new tool.